Downtown Gatlinburg is just an 8 minute drive from the lodge. Check out the city's attractions, shopping, and bars/ restaurants. Once downtown, the Gatlinburg Trolley is free to hop on-and-off.
Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Gatlinburg that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level. A Smoky Mountain Parking pass is required (https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/parkingtags/).
Cades Cove is a scenic valley surrounded on all sides by mountains south of Townsend, Tennessee. A popular 11-mile one-way loop road encircling the valley provides access to hiking trails, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and chances to explore the many historic homesites, cemeteries, and churches.
Moonshine and whiskey tastings. No reservation required.
Visit the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America (With a height of 140 feet at its midpoint and 30 feet of glass-floor panels in the middle of the span)!